Less than one in five young people (between the ages of 5-15) are moving for 60 minutes every day. It’s important to build positive attitudes around physical activity early in life to act as the foundation for a healthy life. Families, particularly parents and care-givers, play a big role in shaping children’s attitudes and behaviours toward physical activity. Here you will find the latest research related to the physical activity and sport levels, motivations and barriers of children and young people.
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In Stockport just 37.9% of children and young people are achieving an average of 60 minutes of physical activity a day. This means that almost six in ten are not meeting Chief Medical Officer guidelines.
In Trafford just 43.1% of children and young people are achieving an average of 60 minutes of physical activity a day. This means that almost six in ten are not meeting Chief Medical Officer guidelines.
In Wigan just 53.3% of children and young people are achieving an average of 60 minutes of physical activity a day. This means that almost half are not meeting Chief Medical Officer guidelines.
New research commissioned by the Youth Sport Trust finds that 64% of parents believe that the wellbeing of their children is more important than their academic attainment.
The latest British Active Student Survey has been released showcasing positive impacts of physical of students in both Further Education and Higher Education.
Following the recent release of a number of documents relating to childhood health and wellbeing we have produced a summary of each and linked them in with our work Greater Manchester